AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Description

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a powerful and versatile lens that performs in a broad range of situations – including wide-angle group shots, high-powered telephoto zooms, macros and more. Its incredible 16.7x zoom allows incredible reach amongst our zoom lenses optimised for DX-format cameras. Designed with state-of-the-art optical technology such as Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction, your photos and HD videos will feature breathtaking detail and definition at any distance. No subject is too far or too close The ultra-wide 16.7x zoom range offers the versatility of multiple lenses in one. Surprisingly compact and lightweight, this lens is ideal for travel, outdoors, event photography and more. The zoom range allows for effortless panoramas, crowd shots, portraits, super telephoto close-ups and more. Its 0.45m minimum focus range allows for highly detailed macro photography from up close. Through sophisticated engineering, a wide aperture can be maintained at any range for superior performance in any lighting. Astounding clarity in every shot Superior image quality is a result of NIKKOR’s advances in lens design. Through the use of Aspherical lens elements and Extra-low Dispersion glass, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR delivers maximum contrast, excellent sharpness and minimum lens flare and ghosting. Our Silent Wave Motor (SWM)’s ultra-quiet autofocussing complements the refined optics by ensuring that your subjects are always in precise focus. Stunning handheld and low-light performance For effortless performance, this powerful zoom lens features our Vibration Reduction image stabilisation. This advancement greatly reduces camera shake and provides a performance enhancement equivalent to 3.5 stops*. You’ll capture stunningly sharp photos and HD videos when shooting handheld, as well as images with crisp edges when shooting in low-light conditions. *Based on CIPA Standard. The value is achieved when: DX-format lenses are attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera, FX-format compatible lenses are attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera, and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position. Focal length 18-300 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Minimum aperture f/22-32 Lens construction 19 elements in 14 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements and 3 ED lens elements) Angle of view 76° – 5° 20′ Focusing Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Minimum focus distance 300 mm focal length: 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane Maximum reproduction ratio 1/3.2x No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) Filter-attachment size 77 mm (P=0.75 mm) Dimensions Approx. 83 mm diameter x 120 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) Weight Approx. 830 g (29.3 oz)